This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 (38 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 7 squares
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N _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
N _ _ _ _ _ S
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NEMESIS as a word: An enemy, especially an archenemy; A person or character who specifically brings about the downfall of another person or character, as an agent of that character's fate or destiny, especially ....
NEMESIS has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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